Lakeside of the Smokies Balloon Festival

07/08/2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT:
After much reflection, Jefferson County Festival Charities is officially concluding operations. This means Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest will no longer be held.

Due to rising costs and challenging economic conditions, it’s no longer sustainable to continue the event we’ve all come to love. 💔

To everyone who volunteered, worked on the team, sponsored, participated, or showed up to enjoy the view, thank you. You helped create something truly special, and we’re forever grateful. 🎈

03/18/2025

02/21/2025

🐾✨ Happy National Love Your Pet Day from Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest! ✨🐾

We know our festival is all about breathtaking skies, but today, let’s celebrate the ones who keep us grounded—our beloved pets! 🐶🐱🐰🦜 Whether they’re your co-pilot on road trips, your cuddle buddy after a long day, or your snack-stealing sidekick, they deserve all the love today.

Drop a photo of your furry (or scaly!) friend in the comments—we’d love to see them! 💙

02/03/2025

A Sky Full of Smiles 🌅🎈
We love seeing how the festival brings out the joy in everyone! Amber Skeeters captured this perfect moment with a balloon that truly says it all. 😊✨ Thank you for sharing such a cheerful memory with us! 💛

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01/23/2025

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